In partnership with Santa Clara Bar Association, Santa Clara County Superior Court, the SCCOE sponsors an annual Eighth Grade Law Day Essay Competition. This year's topic was "What Role Should Public Opinion Have on the Three Branches of Government." While numerous submissions were received from across the County, the top three essays came from Luther Burbank Middle School. In addition to honor the student winner, Luther Burbank is being honored with a Civic Learning Award for its efforts to help students understand and participate in democracy.